[blubutterflies03]

so, now we have 3 foster children now. We got our 2 new ones on Friday. They are both 6 yrs old, siblings 11 months apart. All my older girls are grown and only my oldest lives at home from the older ones. So, it is my 24yrs old daughter, and then I had my 2yr old son i adopted. Then we got the baby who is 5 weeks old and now the 2 new ones. It is so busy here now. There are no dull moments. I am really happy we took the 2 new ones in. I know i will be up to my neck in dirty clothes, toys to pick up and mommy duties, but look forward to it all. It will take some adjusting, but I will ask god for the strenth. It is amazing how children can change your life!!!

[Withay]

Congratulations on your new placement. You are so right that you will be up to your neck in laundry and other mommy duties.

I have 3 little ones and do an average of 13 loads of baby clothes a week. That does not count the 3 - 4 loads of burp cloths, baby wash cloths and plastic pants (I use a diaper service with cloth diapers). Nor does it count the bedding, regular towels or my laundry. Some days it feels like all I do is laundry.

One thing I have learned is to hang clothes up in outfits. You can get the hangers that department stores use that are the one-piece rectanglular style for pants and shirts. It sure saves a lot of time when getting dressed. It would also help the 6 year olds and your 2 year old pick out clothes. Granted, it does take a little longer when folding clothes, but it is well worth it. I set out an outfit each night for each baby before I put them down for the night.

You've got the right person to go to for strength - God.

Blessings

[enchansin]

Grats on your new placements...